Monthly Archives: November 2008

Gov. David Paterson just released a statement on the Mumbai terror attack in which New Yorkers as well as others who were at a Jewish center there, were killed. Here’s his statement: “Michelle and I are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic deaths of those whose lives were lost in Mumbai, India due to […] More »

These vetoes were stamped Monday but the skeleton crew of reporters at the Capitol today, including yours truly, found them under their doors this morning: one for a bill that would help coordinate searches for people who wander off or get lost due to Alzheimer’s disease; and another that would have stripped the Society of […] More »

Here’s something that got by me and a lot of us but I was reminded of it a few days ago by E.J. McMahon: former OGS Commissioner Peter Delaney passed away recently. Here’s a link to his obituary. More »

It’s Friday, open thread time. Any thoughts on the economy? I’m told that our local malls here in the Albany area were filled, all parking spaces taken at about 7:15 this morning. Whats up with that? Aren’t we supposed to be in a Depression? Are they window shopping or looking for sales? Any other thoughts, […] More »

Looks like Casey already put up a round-up, so in the spirit of Black Friday sales, here’s a two-for-one: Good morning, hope everyone enjoyed their Turkey, took a nice nap before the football game and are preparing for a rousing day of shopping with the droves. Or if your working or near a computer, check […] More »

Good morning! Hope your holiday was full of family and good grub. Here’s the slow-news-day (we hope) Black Friday report: The hiring freeze isn’t quite so obdurate at some state authorities. Malcolm Smith insisits he’s ready to lead the state Senate. Activists repeat their call for the state to tighten disclosure rules for lawmakers. In […] More »

Gov. David Paterson, taking questions from reporters this afternoon, said that he would take his time in picking a replacement for Sen. Hillary Clinton – who is expected to accept the post of Secretary of State sometime after Thanksgiving – and would not likely announce someone until after Clinton was confirmed by the Senate. When […] More »

At the end of the press event, where Gov. David Paterson thanked volunteers who were cooking Thanksgiving dinner for 8,000 area residents and then took questions from reporters, a young volunteer asked the governor about his favorite kind of Thanksgiving pie. “Any one that isn’t thrown at me,” Paterson replied with a smile. Laughter and […] More »

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has a message for anybody who might be tempted to pay for Junior’s Happy Meal with a state-issued credit card during the drive to grandma’s house tonight: Don’t do it. Excerpt from news release below: “The state’s finances are in bad shape. And things will probably get worse before they get […] More »

Gov. David Paterson, who spends most of his time in New York City, will spend thanksgiving with his family at the governor’s mansion. The rarely-used mansion features a personal executive chef, Noah Sheetz, who whips up culinary delights with an emphasis on using environmentally sustainable, local ingredients. A request for the menu has been put […] More »

The special interests – especially those representing education and healthcare interests – may have received a reprieve with the failed special session last week, but with massive cuts in store next year, lobbyists are busily preparing to defend their clients’ interests. But given the uncertainty of the leadership vote in January, who do you lobby, […] More »

There would be many good reasons to put Attorney General Andrew Cuomo up as replacement for the expected vacancy in the Senate – statewide name recognition, high job approval in his current position, Washington experience as a Clinton cabinet secretary, strong fundraising, experience running a statewide campaign operation. He’s the first choice of New Yorkers, […] More »

The Senate delegations from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have sent a letter to the Secretary of Labor asking for a $48 million “emergency grant” to aid workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the Wall Street collapse. The text: The Honorable Elaine L. Chao U.S. Secretary of Labor United States […] More »

A great disappointment to reporters on this slow news day, the planned rally that would have brought “10,000 Karate Kids” to Albany to lobby for the legalization of mixed-martial arts bouts in New York will not be happening. (The day before Thanksgiving seemed like a dubious date to transport 10,000 children to Albany — that’s […] More »

Assembly Republican Minority Leader Jim Tedisco has complained about being something of an appendage during budget talks between Gov. David Paterson and other legislative leaders (he controls just a small fraction of the Assembly where Democrats have a heavy veto-proof majority of 109 members) but you have to give him credit — he’s actually offering […] More »

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